Advocacy
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The Fates Of CRNAs
Let me share two conversations I’ve had lately. They’re a summary of many conversations over the years. My first friend, who works independently in both urban and... more
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The Cloak Room, January 29, 2021
Welcome to the Cloak Room, a discussion of all things advocacy for CRNAs. Join us as we talk about what changes in the Administration and Congress mean for our advocacy... more
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Billing for Opioid-Free Anesthesia; Successes, Challenges and Lessons Learned
The magnitude of the opioid crisis has caused widespread disruption in healthcare's habitual, longstanding practice of using inexpensive and readily-available opiates as... more
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Updates in the Care of Transgender Patients in the Perioperative Setting
Discrimination, bias, and marginalization in our profession is inherent. It is a hard pill to swallow, but it is inherent with any profession for it is human nature. The... more
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When Physician Anesthesiologists Get Offended
Joseph A. Rodriguez, CRNA, is a managing partner for Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, an anesthesiology group based in Phoenix, Arizona. Utilizing leadership techniques and... more
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TopMedTalk | Caring For The Transgender Patient
This piece is a much needed contribution to a conversation about how we should be caring for the transgender patient within the scope of perioperative care. Our guest's... more
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ACS Trauma Verification Program Removes Level III Restrictions on CRNA Practice
After extensive AANA advocacy, the American College of Surgeons Verification, Review, and Consultation Program recently removed the last remaining restriction on CRNA... more
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The United States Is At War Against COVID-19 | CRNAs On The Front Lines
The United States is now at war in the fight against COVID-19. As the number of patients testing positive for the disease continues to surge, CRNAs are on the front... more
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Mid-Year Update From AANA President, Kate Jansky
In this extraordinary time, the AANA has brought all hands-on deck to marshal its efforts and resources to advocate for the well-being and safety of our members. Every... more
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CRNA Employment Issues During COVID-19
This important webinar addresses some of the commonly asked questions by CRNAs who are navigating the changing employment environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.